Melquisedec

Melquisedec Meaning & Origin

About Melquisedec
The name "Melquisedec" is of Hebrew origin and is derived from the words "melek" meaning "king" and "tsedeq" meaning "righteousness." In the Bible, Melquisedec is a mysterious figure who appears in the book of Genesis and the book of Hebrews. He is described as both a king and a priest, and his name signifies his role as a righteous and just ruler. Melquisedec is often seen as a symbol of Christ's priesthood and his eternal reign.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Melquisedec are male.

Melquisedec Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -16.67% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
MLKSTK
🗽 NYSIIS
MNAGA
🔊 Soundex
M042020302
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
M EH2 K L W AH0 S K AY1 D Z
🌐 IPA
/melquisedec*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('MLKSTK', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
M422

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Melquisedec in Braille

Here's how to represent Melquisedec in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Melquisedec in braille

How to Spell the Name Melquisedec in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Melquisedec using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Melquisedec in sign language

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